Title
Solution: The Big U/Dryline (ESCR/LMCR ) A New Waterfront Infrastructure For a Resilient Urban Environment in Manhattan, New York
Description
5 Years ago, Hurricane Sandy was the worst ‘natural’ disaster ever to hit New York City and proof of a new reality defined by rising seas and stronger, more frequent extreme weather events. The Rebuild By Design competition winner, the ‘Big U / Dryline’ is an ambitious plan to protect much of Manhattan from future threats while reimagining the city’s relationship to its coastline. This presentation will introduce the Big U / Dryline concept, developments toward its implementation though the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project (ESCR), and the designer’s role in this process.